Animal restraint collar

Abstract

A collar device is disclosed herein for restricting the movement of an animal's head which comprises a buckled band of sufficient width to occupy a neck region of the animal substantially between the shoulder and the base of the head. A rigid head frame cantilevers from the band about each side of the animal's head while an adjustable crosspiece connects the pair of side members forming the frame. A torso strap is displayed about the chest of the animal and connection straps join the strap to the neckband on each side of the animal.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. An animal head restraint comprising: a neckband of sufficient width to substantially occupy the neck area of the animal's body;   a rigid head frame secured to said neckband having a front portion projected forwardly in a cantilevered deployment, opposite side portions extending about the opposite sides of the head and a cross portion extending across the forehead of the head having its opposite ends secured to said side portions respectively so as to define an open and unrestricted frontal area to accommodate the jaws and mouth of the animal;   a torso strap retained about the body of the animal in spaced apart relationship with respect to said neckstrap;   connection means joining said torso strap and said neckstrap together;   adjustment means carried on said head frame cross portion said side portions for transversely widening said frame and longitudinally lengthening said frame;   said side portions being a pair of tubular longitudinally adjustable side member joined together by said transversely adjustable cross portion;   brace means carried on each side member to reinforce, stabilize and maintain rigidity of said frame;   buckle means detachably joining opposing ends of said neckband together, detachably joining opposing ends of said torso strap together and detachably coupling said connection means together; and   said neckband and said strap being of semi-rigid composition.